About

I am a Visiting Fellow since January 2012. Previously, I was Principal Lecturer in Business Computing.

I have always actively developed strong links with business eg by introducing consulting projects for external clients into the curriculum, undertaking two-year Knowledge Transfer Projects (KTPs) and long-term research projects with outside organisations.

I am an advocate of a multi-disciplinary approach, believing that (a) the introduction of IT should be treated as any other organisational change process, and (b) it is vital to balance the business, technology and people issues.

Prior to entering higher education, I was employed in the Operational Research Department of the British Steel Corporation and in Management Consultancy at Atkins Planning, where I was involved in project management and systems development on major projects, including a two-year assignment in Venezuela.

Lead Academic, Knowledge Transfer Partnership (with M3 Housing). To undertake a strategic review of the company's operations in the social housing sector and explore new markets for their products. Grant value £106,128. (Jan 2009 - Dec 2010).